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William G. Axinn is a Professor of Sociology and Research Professor at the Survey Research Center/Population Studies Center, University of Michigan. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan (1990). His research focuses on social change, family organization, intergenerational relationships, marriage, cohabitation, and fertility in the U.S. and Nepal, alongside developing innovative social science data collection methods. He is affiliated with the Center for South Asian Studies (CSAS Faculty).
Key work includes the 2007 book Marriage and Cohabitation, examining union formation trends in the Western context. This study explores factors influencing marriage vs. cohabitation decisions, such as religious affiliation, career aspirations, and education. Axinn's teaching emphasizes family dynamics, life course analysis, fertility, and research methodologies. No specific grants or awards are detailed in the provided text, though his contributions to demographic research are notable.
